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Maria do Rosário Lopes Pereira Gonçalves, Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (CNE) in Cabo Verde

Maria do Rosário Lopes Pereira Gonçalves: “Engaged to serve“

Maria do Rosário Lopes Pereira Gonçalves did not aim to climb the judiciary ladder in her country, Cabo Verde.

22 Dec 2017

M. Simon-Pierre Nanitelamio, Deputy Director, UN Electoral Assistance Division (EAD)

“Electoral assistance provided by the UN is the outcome of the mobilization of the whole system”

The UN plays an important role in the organization of various elections throughout the world. Simon-Pierre Nanitelamio is, since February 2017, the Deputy Director of the Electoral Assistance Division (EAD/DAE) of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (DPA/DAP).

14 Dec 2017

Electoral violence in Côte d’Ivoire in 2011. © UN

Understanding electoral violence to better prevent it

While most elections in West Africa have been held in a peaceful environment in recent years, various acts of violence have been recorded. What is the nature of this violence and how to eradicate it for good?

06 Dec 2017

Partial legislative elections. Côte d’ivoire 2011. Ballot box. ©UN

Peaceful and credible elections: A case of UNOWAS’ holistic coordination

In coordination with national, regional and international actors, UNOWAS works to ensure that elections are peaceful and credible.

05 Dec 2017

Meeting of the High Political Committee of the West Africa Coast Initiative (WACI POLCOM

Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and Mr.

04 Dec 2017

ECOWAS and UNOWAS present a study on pastoralism and security in West Africa

In the context of their permanent interaction, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) announce the formal conclusion of a joint study on Pastoralism and Security in West Africa.

08 Nov 2017

Steering Committee Meeting of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS) - 27 October 2017

United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel: The UN strengthens its commitments

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, chaired, on 27 October 2017 in Dakar, the Steering Committee Meeting of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS).

27 Oct 2017

MESSAGE ON UNITED NATIONS DAY

Our world faces many grave challenges.

Widening conflicts and inequality.

Extreme weather and deadly intolerance.

Security threats – including nuclear weapons.

We have the tools and wealth to overcome these challenges. All we need is the will.

24 Oct 2017

UNOWAS and UNOCA strengthen their collaboration

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the United Nations Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) held a high-level joint meeting on 6 October in Dakar.

09 Oct 2017

UNOWAS and CODESRIA organize a meeting on the relationship between money, security and governance in Africa

"Money, security and democratic governance in Africa".

13 Sep 2017

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